Remove/install rear seat backrest - AR91.12-P-1620EW

MODEL 212 with CODE (224) Rear individual seat design 

Fig 1: Rear Seat Backrest Remove/Install Components (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Rear Seat Backrest Remove/Install Components (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Rear Seat Backrest Remove/Install Components (3 Of 3)

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	Remove/install
1	Remove both rear seat cushions (2)		AR91.12-P-1020EW
2	Remove rear center console (3)		AR68.20-P-2020EW
3	Remove bolts (4)
4	Remove bolts (5)		*BA91.12-P-1001-03I
5	Through left and right opening in reinforcement (8), move release lever (6) of backrest catches (7) to left and press rear seat backrest (1) forward
6	Pull out seat belts until rear seat backrest (1) can be removed, then lift rear seat backrest (1), guide out of bottom supports (10) and fold over forward until electrical connectors (9) of rear head restraints are accessible
7	Disconnect electrical connectors (9) of rear head restraints
8	Disconnect left rear seat heater electrical connector (X54/23) and right rear seat heater electrical connector (X54/24) For vehicles with code (872) Electrically heated left and right rear seats
9	Remove rear seat backrest (1) from vehicle	Carefully remove rear seat backrest (1) from the vehicle, otherwise damage may be caused to the rear door and in the entrance area. Aid of helper required.
10	Install in the reverse order